10 Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

If you are displeased with what you see in the mirror, rest assured that you are not the only one who feels this way. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, cosmetic surgery in the general public is increasing with more than than 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries and 8.4 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections and laser hair removal, performed in the United States in 2005. Once a luxury of the wealthy and elite, cosmetic procedures are less exclusive these days.

Why The Increase in Cosmetic Procedures?

While there are many reasons that people choose to have a cosmetic procedure performed, here are a handful of reasons that plastic surgery is on the increase.

• Cost-Effective: Financing and competition in the industry equal affordability. Of course, do your research. You get what you pay for.
• Societal Pressure and Acceptance: Society as a whole is more accepting of plastic surgery. In some ways, plastic surgery has gone beyond acceptance and has become an expectation among some people resulting in societal pressure to have a happy, youthful appearance at whatever cost.
• Technology: Technology allows cosmetic procedures to be done quickly and efficiently with less down time, less trauma and a quicker recovery. Many non-invasive procedures can be done during lunch breaks.
• Video Conferencing: With the insurgence of video conferencing and chat services, people want to look good. This simple fact has led to an increase in cosmetic procedures. People want to look good on camera.

Top 10 Cosmetic Procedures

According to Discover Fit & Health, here are ten common cosmetic surgery procedures.

• Liposuction
• Rhinoplasty
• Breast Augmentation
• Eyelid Surgery
• Tummy Tuck
• Face Lift
• Breast Lift
• Dermabrasgion
• Forehead Lift
• Hair transplantation

Is Plastic Surgery For You

Deciding to have a cosmetic procedure is a major,life affecting decision. Do not take it lightly.

• Interview at least three surgeons. Do not randomly pick your plastic surgeon.
• Ask for references. Call those references and inquire about their experiences. What did they like? What didn’t they life about their experience.
• Make sure your surgeon is certified through the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Request pictures of procedures similar to yours.

Have you had a cosmetic procedure? What would your recommendations and advice be for our readers?